CA2531370A1 - Label holder with integral sign clip - Google Patents
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Abstract
A one-piece plastic label holder for a merchandising shelf is provided with a sign clip integrally joined to the back holder mounting panel. The inexpensively formed label holder includes three panels, a first front and a second middle panel forming an upwardly opening label pocket and a third back panel or mounting panel provided with a low-profile sign clip integrated onto it. The holder sign clip is adapted to receive conventional sign tags as well as auxiliary sign pockets. In another embodiment of the invention, the label holder has a forwardly projecting finger hold along the upper front edge of the holder front panel. The label holder improves shelf mounting, increases sign tag grip, improves merchandise visibility resulting from an increased front panel angle, gains sign stability and more importantly permits a simultaneous display of a large sign tag together with a price-ticket.
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TITLE OF THE INVENTION
LABEL HOLDER WITH INTEGRAL SIGN CLIP
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a one-piece label holder used in merchandising shelves. More particularly, it relates to a label holder comprising a display portion alternatively including a finger hold and a mounting portion including a sign clip integrally joined to the mounting panel front face. The label holder provides support to both a large auxiliary sign card and a conventional price-ticket, both being displayed together without one obstructing the other.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, conventional label holders have consisted of extruded plastic strips with two or three panels joined integrally along their bottom and, or, top edges. To extend the function of these label hoiders, auxiliary card holders and sign clips have been selectively included in them. Forsburg in U.S. Patent 3,320,690 discloses a price-ticket holder with a sign clip on its back panel to hold the back of the very ticket it is intended to display. This price-ticket holder has the disadvantage of performing a single function and provides no mechanism for attaching an auxiliary sign.
Nagel discloses in U.S. Patents 6,266,906 B1 and 6,708,436 a plastic label holder with respectively two or three panels, both having an integral sign clip included in the label holder front panel upper edge. One disadvantage of these label holders is that, when a sign tag is being displayed over the front panel, it obstructs view to the price-ticket.
Lewis et al. teach in U.S. Patent 5,456,034 a clip-on scanner hook label holder provided to clip onto a metal plate. The clip element is located on the back panel upper edge of the label holder. This two-panel holder is not mountable to a conventional C-channel shelf or a wall surface.
Kump et al. disclose in U.S. Patent 6,026,603 a label holder with rearward extending dust flange that is selectively provided with a mountable display card holder. Again, this frontally located card holder has the disadvantage of obstructing view to the price-ticket in addition to requiring two separate parts to achieve two functions.
Moreover, most known label holders are difficult to mount. Many holders have front panels that are difficult to sufficiently separate for quick positioning or removal of labels. Others have label pockets that are difficult to clean thoroughly. Yet other label holders require an increased height to improve label pocket opening function, which in turn, causes a reduction of visibility of the merchandise being displayed. And finally, providing stability to auxiliary large merchandising signs or cards has been a challenge in prior art.
Accordingly, it has been considered desirable to develop a new and improved label holder which would overcome the foregoing difficulties and others while providing better and more advantageous overall results.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to remove or reduce the drawbacks of the prior art label holders for extruded thermoplastic information display holders and to provide an improved label holder of this kind.
LABEL HOLDER WITH INTEGRAL SIGN CLIP
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a one-piece label holder used in merchandising shelves. More particularly, it relates to a label holder comprising a display portion alternatively including a finger hold and a mounting portion including a sign clip integrally joined to the mounting panel front face. The label holder provides support to both a large auxiliary sign card and a conventional price-ticket, both being displayed together without one obstructing the other.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, conventional label holders have consisted of extruded plastic strips with two or three panels joined integrally along their bottom and, or, top edges. To extend the function of these label hoiders, auxiliary card holders and sign clips have been selectively included in them. Forsburg in U.S. Patent 3,320,690 discloses a price-ticket holder with a sign clip on its back panel to hold the back of the very ticket it is intended to display. This price-ticket holder has the disadvantage of performing a single function and provides no mechanism for attaching an auxiliary sign.
Nagel discloses in U.S. Patents 6,266,906 B1 and 6,708,436 a plastic label holder with respectively two or three panels, both having an integral sign clip included in the label holder front panel upper edge. One disadvantage of these label holders is that, when a sign tag is being displayed over the front panel, it obstructs view to the price-ticket.
Lewis et al. teach in U.S. Patent 5,456,034 a clip-on scanner hook label holder provided to clip onto a metal plate. The clip element is located on the back panel upper edge of the label holder. This two-panel holder is not mountable to a conventional C-channel shelf or a wall surface.
Kump et al. disclose in U.S. Patent 6,026,603 a label holder with rearward extending dust flange that is selectively provided with a mountable display card holder. Again, this frontally located card holder has the disadvantage of obstructing view to the price-ticket in addition to requiring two separate parts to achieve two functions.
Moreover, most known label holders are difficult to mount. Many holders have front panels that are difficult to sufficiently separate for quick positioning or removal of labels. Others have label pockets that are difficult to clean thoroughly. Yet other label holders require an increased height to improve label pocket opening function, which in turn, causes a reduction of visibility of the merchandise being displayed. And finally, providing stability to auxiliary large merchandising signs or cards has been a challenge in prior art.
Accordingly, it has been considered desirable to develop a new and improved label holder which would overcome the foregoing difficulties and others while providing better and more advantageous overall results.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to remove or reduce the drawbacks of the prior art label holders for extruded thermoplastic information display holders and to provide an improved label holder of this kind.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a new and improved one-piece label holder is provided for a merchandising display.
More particularly, in accordance with this aspect of the invention, the label holder includes three panels, a first front and second middle panel defining an upwardly opening label pocket forming a first front display portion of the label holder and a third back panel mounting portion incorporating a sign clip therein forming a second information display portion of the label holder. The first front clear panel is joined to the second middle panel at their respective bottom edges. The third back panel is also joined to the middle panel in their respective upper portions.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a label holder comprising a back panel mounting portion that incorporates an integral low-profile sign clip and a front display portion including a front panel that further comprises a forwardly projecting finger hold.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a label holder comprising a display portion and a mounting portion wherein the mounting portion comprising a back panel incorporates a sign clip, the sign clip being formed by a forwardly projecting panel that extends transversely from an upper portion of the holder back panel. The projecting panel is joined integrally with a downwardly extending overlay panel. The overlay panel is spaced a short distance in front of the back panel. The overlay panel and the back panel define together an opening including a throat for securing an auxiliary sign tag therein.
It is a special object of the invention to provide an improved label holder that displays two information elements; a first one, smaller in size, being displayed from a first frontally located display portion and a second one, much larger, being displayed from the back mounting portion of the same label holder, one information element complementing the other.
More particularly, in accordance with this aspect of the invention, the label holder includes three panels, a first front and second middle panel defining an upwardly opening label pocket forming a first front display portion of the label holder and a third back panel mounting portion incorporating a sign clip therein forming a second information display portion of the label holder. The first front clear panel is joined to the second middle panel at their respective bottom edges. The third back panel is also joined to the middle panel in their respective upper portions.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a label holder comprising a back panel mounting portion that incorporates an integral low-profile sign clip and a front display portion including a front panel that further comprises a forwardly projecting finger hold.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a label holder comprising a display portion and a mounting portion wherein the mounting portion comprising a back panel incorporates a sign clip, the sign clip being formed by a forwardly projecting panel that extends transversely from an upper portion of the holder back panel. The projecting panel is joined integrally with a downwardly extending overlay panel. The overlay panel is spaced a short distance in front of the back panel. The overlay panel and the back panel define together an opening including a throat for securing an auxiliary sign tag therein.
It is a special object of the invention to provide an improved label holder that displays two information elements; a first one, smaller in size, being displayed from a first frontally located display portion and a second one, much larger, being displayed from the back mounting portion of the same label holder, one information element complementing the other.
Another object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder wherein the back panel of the mounting portion of the label holder comprises on its front face an integral sign clip and on its back face a fastener means selected from the group consisting of a chemical, magnetic or hook and loop fastener means.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a one-piece label holder comprising three panels wherein, two front panels, parallel to each other, forming a display portion of the holder, are joined at their upper edge to a third back panel upper portion, said third back panel mountable to the C-channel of a merchandising shelf or to a wall surface. The third panel incorporates a sign clip therein.
A further object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder wherein a sign clip is integrated into its mounting panel providing a fulcrum effect for making shelf mounting easier.
Another object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder wherein an integrated sign clip in the mounting portion behind the display portion, increases the display angle of the label front panel, providing improved visibility to merchandise displayed below label holding strips.
Yet, another object of the invention is to provide an improved taller size label holder wherein an integrated sign clip in the holder mounting portion provides an increased upward angle to the label front panel, and permits the display portion of label holder to be of greater height without affecting visibility to merchandise displayed below the label holder.
A still further object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder including a finger hold on its front top edge, permitting a front label panel to be readily separated from a middle label panel for easy insertion and removal of a merchandising label.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a label holder with an integral sign clip on its mounting portion, and wherein panels of the display portion 5 contribute to provide added grip to the sign clip.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a label holder that cooperates securely with a special auxiliary sign pocket wherein the auxiliary sign pocket opening has a folded panel edge which abuts against the bottom lip of a merchandising C-channel shelf.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a one-piece label holder comprising three panels wherein, two front panels, parallel to each other, forming a display portion of the holder, are joined at their upper edge to a third back panel upper portion; said third back panel mountable to a C-channel of a merchandising shelf or having a fastening means to attach to a wall surface.
The third panel incorporates a sign clip therein.
These and other objects and advantages of the invention, which also will appear from the following description, are achieved while maintaining the advantages of the prior art.
Other features and details of the invention will be apparent upon a review of the detailed description that follows and the appended drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention may take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting same.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder which incorporates the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 2 mounted to a shelf;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder of FIG.
1 further including a finger hold, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4, with the front panel in an open position for receiving a label;
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4 mounted to a shelf, next to a display card or a sign tag ready for insertion;
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4 mounted to a shelf, with a conventional display card or a sign tag in a final display position on the label holder;
FIG. 9 is an enlarged side elevational view of a sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge;
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a one-piece label holder comprising three panels wherein, two front panels, parallel to each other, forming a display portion of the holder, are joined at their upper edge to a third back panel upper portion, said third back panel mountable to the C-channel of a merchandising shelf or to a wall surface. The third panel incorporates a sign clip therein.
A further object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder wherein a sign clip is integrated into its mounting panel providing a fulcrum effect for making shelf mounting easier.
Another object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder wherein an integrated sign clip in the mounting portion behind the display portion, increases the display angle of the label front panel, providing improved visibility to merchandise displayed below label holding strips.
Yet, another object of the invention is to provide an improved taller size label holder wherein an integrated sign clip in the holder mounting portion provides an increased upward angle to the label front panel, and permits the display portion of label holder to be of greater height without affecting visibility to merchandise displayed below the label holder.
A still further object of the invention is to provide an improved label holder including a finger hold on its front top edge, permitting a front label panel to be readily separated from a middle label panel for easy insertion and removal of a merchandising label.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a label holder with an integral sign clip on its mounting portion, and wherein panels of the display portion 5 contribute to provide added grip to the sign clip.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a label holder that cooperates securely with a special auxiliary sign pocket wherein the auxiliary sign pocket opening has a folded panel edge which abuts against the bottom lip of a merchandising C-channel shelf.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a one-piece label holder comprising three panels wherein, two front panels, parallel to each other, forming a display portion of the holder, are joined at their upper edge to a third back panel upper portion; said third back panel mountable to a C-channel of a merchandising shelf or having a fastening means to attach to a wall surface.
The third panel incorporates a sign clip therein.
These and other objects and advantages of the invention, which also will appear from the following description, are achieved while maintaining the advantages of the prior art.
Other features and details of the invention will be apparent upon a review of the detailed description that follows and the appended drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention may take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting same.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder which incorporates the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 2 mounted to a shelf;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder of FIG.
1 further including a finger hold, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4, with the front panel in an open position for receiving a label;
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4 mounted to a shelf, next to a display card or a sign tag ready for insertion;
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4 mounted to a shelf, with a conventional display card or a sign tag in a final display position on the label holder;
FIG. 9 is an enlarged side elevational view of a sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge;
FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of the label holder of FIG. 4 mounted to a shelf, with the sign pocket of FIG. 9 in a final display position on the label holder;
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder including a front finger hold and a magnetic layer on the holder back panel, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder with a layer of a chemical fastener on the holder back panel, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder including a front finger hold and the holder back panel incorporating an upwardly extending clip on panel front side and hook and loop fastener on panel back side, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder incorporating an upwardly extending clip on holder back panel front side and a chemical fastener on holder back panel back side; also is shown the sign pocket of FIG. 9 in a partially mounted display position on the label holder;
FIG. 15 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of a label holder including a sign clip being compared to a conventional label holder without sign clip;
as shown, the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip located behind the display portion provides a display front panel with a height increase H, said height increase H adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
FIG. 16 is an enlarged side elevational view of a second sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge;
FIG. 17 is an enlarged side elevational view of a third sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge; and FIG. 18 is an enlarged side elevational view of another embodiment of the invention where the label holder has three panels, two front panels being joined at their upper portion to a back mounting panel incorporating a sign clip.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating several embodiments of the invention only and not for the purposes of limiting same, FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show the one-piece label holder 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The label holder 100 comprises a mounting portion formed by a back panel having a vertical back panel 112, said vertical back panel 112 integrating a sign clip portion 140, and a display portion forming a label pocket defined between a middle panel 120 and a front panel 130.
The mounting portion vertical back panel 112 includes upper and lower end edges 114 and 116, respectively. A connecting wall 118 extends transversely from the vertical back panel 112 near the upper end edge 114 and becomes part of the middle panel 120 of the display portion of the label holder 100.
The display portion is comprised of the middle panel 120 which is substantially oblique to and spaced from the vertical back panel 112. An upper end edge 122 of the middle label panel 120 terminates below the upper end edge 114 of the vertical back panel 112 as well as below the front display wall 134. A
lower end edge 124 of the middle label panel 120 is joined to a bottom wall 126 which extends below the lower end edge 116 of the vertical back panel 112.
Referring again to FIG. 2, the mounting portion incorporates the integral sign clip portion 140 comprising a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion 113 of the vertical back panel 112 and a downwardly extending overlay panel 144 spaced a short distance in front of said back panel 112 and joined integrally therewith, the overlay panel 144 defining with the back panel 112 an opening including a throat 146 for gripping an auxiliary sign tag 50 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or an auxiliary sign pocket 150 as shown in FIGS.
9, 10, 16 and 17. The sign clip 140 being integrally joined and positioned on the back panel 112 front face and extending continuously throughout the length of the label holder 100.
FIG. 3 shows that the bulging effect of the sign clip portion 140 creates a fulcrum that assists the bending of the back panel 112 by pushing gently over and along the display portion of the label holder 100 to achieve a quick mounting of the label holder 100 to lips 62 and 64 of the C-channel of a merchandising shelf 60.
The label holder 100 further comprises a front label panel 130 extending parallel to the middle label panel 120 and is flexibly joined to said front panel 130 by hinging panel 126. Selectively, the upper end edge 134 of the front label panel 130 can extend above or below the upper end edge 114 of the vertical back panel 112 when desired.
Now referring to the second embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 4 and 5 show a label holder 200 comprising, similar to the first embodiment 100, a mounting back panel 212 portion integrating a sign clip portion 240, and a display portion formed in between a middle panel 220 and a front panel 230. In this embodiment 200, the front panel 230 upper edge further extends into a forwardly projecting finger hold 236 that extends continuously throughout the length of said front panel 230. The holder mounting portion includes a vertical back panel 212 having upper and lower end edges 214 and 216, respectively. A connecting wall 5 218 extends transversely from the vertical back panel 212 near the upper end edge 214 and becomes part of the middle panel 220 of the display portion of the label holder 200.
The display portion comprises a middle panel 220 which extends 10 transversely from the connecting wall 218 so as to be substantially oblique to and spaced from the vertical back panel 212. An upper end edge 222 of the middle label panel 220 terminates below the upper end edge 214 of the vertical back panel as well as below the front display wall 234. A lower end edge 224 of the middle label panel 220 is joined to a bottom wall 226 which extends below the lower end edge 216 of the vertical back panel 212.
Referring again to FIG. 5, the mounting portion incorporating the integral sign clip portion 240 comprises a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion 213 of said back panel 212 and a downwardly extending overlay panel 244 spaced a short distance in front of said back panel 212 and joined integrally therewith; said overlay panel 244 defining with the back panel 212 an opening including a throat 246 for gripping an auxiliary sign tag 50 or a sign pocket 150 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, respectively. The sign clip 240 being integrally joined and positioned on the back panel 212 front face and extending continuously throughout the length of the label holder 200.
Thus, in the embodiment 200 being described, the mounting portion, including the back panel 212 and the connecting wall 218 secure the display portion to a shelf 60 such as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 10, or to vertical surfaces using fastener means described in other embodiments of the invention, such as shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 13.
FIG. 6 refers to the label holder 200 wherein a label pocket 250 being defined between the middle panel 220 and the front panel 230 is shown in an open position. Finger hold 236 is readily used to facilitate separation of the panels 220 and 230. The label pocket 250 is adapted to receive a conventional planar merchandising label (not shown), or the like therein.
The sign clips 140, 240, 340, 440 and 540 are adapted to receive planar merchandising display signs, auxiliary sign tags and large sign cards 50 or, alternatively, these signs may be covered with a conventional sign pocket (not shown) or an auxiliary sign pocket 150 provided with a fold 156 on one of the pocket panel upper edges 158. Using a sign pocket 150 of the like shown in FIGS. 9, and 17 provides added stability to signs cooperating securely with label holders 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 of the invention.
FIGS. 9 and 10 show a sign pocket 150 wherein the upper edge 157 of a first panel 152 of the auxiliary sign pocket 150 is inserted into the holder sign clip 240 in an upward insertion motion in order to be gripped by the clip throat 246, the second folded panel 156 of the sign pocket 150 having an edge 158 in the backwardly folded portion 156 abuts against the bottom lip 62 of the C-channel shelf 60. This double-holding action provides added stability to special auxiliary signs 150 against people brushing signs in stores.
FIGS. 16 and 17 show two other embodiments of the sign pocket 150 wherein the sign pocket opening is defined between a straight panel upper edge of a first panel 152 and a folded panel edge 158. In both cases, the folded panel edge 158 is adapted to abut and lock against the bottom lip 62 of a merchandising shelf 60, after the folded panel upper portion 156 is first inserted into any of holder sign throats 146, 246, 346, 446 and 546 of the label holder embodiments of the invention.
In other embodiments of the invention such as shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 13, the back panel 112, 212 and 312 forming the mounting portion of label holders 100, 200 and 300 have a further layer of a chemical fastener means 82, of a magnetic fastener means 84 or a hook and loop fastener means 86 provided on their back faces so as to attach to a cooperating surface such as a conventional wall 80 or a metallic surface (not shown) respectively.
Now, referring to yet other embodiments of the invention as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, label holders 300 and 400 are also provided with a mounting portion and a display portion. However, in these embodiments, the sign clips while being integrally joined to back panels 312 and 412 front side, are mounted upwardly.
These sign clips 340 and 440 comprise, respectively, a forwardly projecting bottom portion 342 and 442 extending transversely from a lower portion 313 and 413 of said back panel 312 and 412 and are joined integrally with an upwardly extending overlay panel 344 and 444 that is spaced a short distance in front of said back panel and 412, said overlay panel 344 and 444 defining with said back panel 312 and an opening including a throat 346 and 446 for securing an auxiliary sign pocket 150 therein.
More particularly, FIG. 13 shows a label holder 300 which incorporates the features of the present invention therein with an upwardly extending sign clip 340, said label holder 300 having further a front finger hold 336 and a back hook and loop fastener layer 86.
FIG. 14 shows a label holder 400 which incorporates the features of the present invention therein with an upwardly extending sign clip 440.
In yet other embodiments of the invention, label holders having an upwardly extending sign clip 340 and 440 such as in label holders 300 or 400 comprising a mounting portion, the back panel wall 412 back side as shown in FIG.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder including a front finger hold and a magnetic layer on the holder back panel, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder with a layer of a chemical fastener on the holder back panel, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder including a front finger hold and the holder back panel incorporating an upwardly extending clip on panel front side and hook and loop fastener on panel back side, this embodiment incorporating the features of the present invention therein;
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a label holder incorporating an upwardly extending clip on holder back panel front side and a chemical fastener on holder back panel back side; also is shown the sign pocket of FIG. 9 in a partially mounted display position on the label holder;
FIG. 15 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of a label holder including a sign clip being compared to a conventional label holder without sign clip;
as shown, the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip located behind the display portion provides a display front panel with a height increase H, said height increase H adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
FIG. 16 is an enlarged side elevational view of a second sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge;
FIG. 17 is an enlarged side elevational view of a third sign pocket which opening is defined between a straight panel edge and an opposite folded panel top edge; and FIG. 18 is an enlarged side elevational view of another embodiment of the invention where the label holder has three panels, two front panels being joined at their upper portion to a back mounting panel incorporating a sign clip.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating several embodiments of the invention only and not for the purposes of limiting same, FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show the one-piece label holder 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The label holder 100 comprises a mounting portion formed by a back panel having a vertical back panel 112, said vertical back panel 112 integrating a sign clip portion 140, and a display portion forming a label pocket defined between a middle panel 120 and a front panel 130.
The mounting portion vertical back panel 112 includes upper and lower end edges 114 and 116, respectively. A connecting wall 118 extends transversely from the vertical back panel 112 near the upper end edge 114 and becomes part of the middle panel 120 of the display portion of the label holder 100.
The display portion is comprised of the middle panel 120 which is substantially oblique to and spaced from the vertical back panel 112. An upper end edge 122 of the middle label panel 120 terminates below the upper end edge 114 of the vertical back panel 112 as well as below the front display wall 134. A
lower end edge 124 of the middle label panel 120 is joined to a bottom wall 126 which extends below the lower end edge 116 of the vertical back panel 112.
Referring again to FIG. 2, the mounting portion incorporates the integral sign clip portion 140 comprising a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion 113 of the vertical back panel 112 and a downwardly extending overlay panel 144 spaced a short distance in front of said back panel 112 and joined integrally therewith, the overlay panel 144 defining with the back panel 112 an opening including a throat 146 for gripping an auxiliary sign tag 50 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or an auxiliary sign pocket 150 as shown in FIGS.
9, 10, 16 and 17. The sign clip 140 being integrally joined and positioned on the back panel 112 front face and extending continuously throughout the length of the label holder 100.
FIG. 3 shows that the bulging effect of the sign clip portion 140 creates a fulcrum that assists the bending of the back panel 112 by pushing gently over and along the display portion of the label holder 100 to achieve a quick mounting of the label holder 100 to lips 62 and 64 of the C-channel of a merchandising shelf 60.
The label holder 100 further comprises a front label panel 130 extending parallel to the middle label panel 120 and is flexibly joined to said front panel 130 by hinging panel 126. Selectively, the upper end edge 134 of the front label panel 130 can extend above or below the upper end edge 114 of the vertical back panel 112 when desired.
Now referring to the second embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 4 and 5 show a label holder 200 comprising, similar to the first embodiment 100, a mounting back panel 212 portion integrating a sign clip portion 240, and a display portion formed in between a middle panel 220 and a front panel 230. In this embodiment 200, the front panel 230 upper edge further extends into a forwardly projecting finger hold 236 that extends continuously throughout the length of said front panel 230. The holder mounting portion includes a vertical back panel 212 having upper and lower end edges 214 and 216, respectively. A connecting wall 5 218 extends transversely from the vertical back panel 212 near the upper end edge 214 and becomes part of the middle panel 220 of the display portion of the label holder 200.
The display portion comprises a middle panel 220 which extends 10 transversely from the connecting wall 218 so as to be substantially oblique to and spaced from the vertical back panel 212. An upper end edge 222 of the middle label panel 220 terminates below the upper end edge 214 of the vertical back panel as well as below the front display wall 234. A lower end edge 224 of the middle label panel 220 is joined to a bottom wall 226 which extends below the lower end edge 216 of the vertical back panel 212.
Referring again to FIG. 5, the mounting portion incorporating the integral sign clip portion 240 comprises a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion 213 of said back panel 212 and a downwardly extending overlay panel 244 spaced a short distance in front of said back panel 212 and joined integrally therewith; said overlay panel 244 defining with the back panel 212 an opening including a throat 246 for gripping an auxiliary sign tag 50 or a sign pocket 150 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, respectively. The sign clip 240 being integrally joined and positioned on the back panel 212 front face and extending continuously throughout the length of the label holder 200.
Thus, in the embodiment 200 being described, the mounting portion, including the back panel 212 and the connecting wall 218 secure the display portion to a shelf 60 such as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 10, or to vertical surfaces using fastener means described in other embodiments of the invention, such as shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 13.
FIG. 6 refers to the label holder 200 wherein a label pocket 250 being defined between the middle panel 220 and the front panel 230 is shown in an open position. Finger hold 236 is readily used to facilitate separation of the panels 220 and 230. The label pocket 250 is adapted to receive a conventional planar merchandising label (not shown), or the like therein.
The sign clips 140, 240, 340, 440 and 540 are adapted to receive planar merchandising display signs, auxiliary sign tags and large sign cards 50 or, alternatively, these signs may be covered with a conventional sign pocket (not shown) or an auxiliary sign pocket 150 provided with a fold 156 on one of the pocket panel upper edges 158. Using a sign pocket 150 of the like shown in FIGS. 9, and 17 provides added stability to signs cooperating securely with label holders 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 of the invention.
FIGS. 9 and 10 show a sign pocket 150 wherein the upper edge 157 of a first panel 152 of the auxiliary sign pocket 150 is inserted into the holder sign clip 240 in an upward insertion motion in order to be gripped by the clip throat 246, the second folded panel 156 of the sign pocket 150 having an edge 158 in the backwardly folded portion 156 abuts against the bottom lip 62 of the C-channel shelf 60. This double-holding action provides added stability to special auxiliary signs 150 against people brushing signs in stores.
FIGS. 16 and 17 show two other embodiments of the sign pocket 150 wherein the sign pocket opening is defined between a straight panel upper edge of a first panel 152 and a folded panel edge 158. In both cases, the folded panel edge 158 is adapted to abut and lock against the bottom lip 62 of a merchandising shelf 60, after the folded panel upper portion 156 is first inserted into any of holder sign throats 146, 246, 346, 446 and 546 of the label holder embodiments of the invention.
In other embodiments of the invention such as shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 13, the back panel 112, 212 and 312 forming the mounting portion of label holders 100, 200 and 300 have a further layer of a chemical fastener means 82, of a magnetic fastener means 84 or a hook and loop fastener means 86 provided on their back faces so as to attach to a cooperating surface such as a conventional wall 80 or a metallic surface (not shown) respectively.
Now, referring to yet other embodiments of the invention as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, label holders 300 and 400 are also provided with a mounting portion and a display portion. However, in these embodiments, the sign clips while being integrally joined to back panels 312 and 412 front side, are mounted upwardly.
These sign clips 340 and 440 comprise, respectively, a forwardly projecting bottom portion 342 and 442 extending transversely from a lower portion 313 and 413 of said back panel 312 and 412 and are joined integrally with an upwardly extending overlay panel 344 and 444 that is spaced a short distance in front of said back panel and 412, said overlay panel 344 and 444 defining with said back panel 312 and an opening including a throat 346 and 446 for securing an auxiliary sign pocket 150 therein.
More particularly, FIG. 13 shows a label holder 300 which incorporates the features of the present invention therein with an upwardly extending sign clip 340, said label holder 300 having further a front finger hold 336 and a back hook and loop fastener layer 86.
FIG. 14 shows a label holder 400 which incorporates the features of the present invention therein with an upwardly extending sign clip 440.
In yet other embodiments of the invention, label holders having an upwardly extending sign clip 340 and 440 such as in label holders 300 or 400 comprising a mounting portion, the back panel wall 412 back side as shown in FIG.
14 is provided to be mountable to conventional merchandising shelves.
Now referring to FIG. 15, the label holder 100 including a clip 140 is being compared to a conventional label holder 600 without a clip, the conventional label holder 600 being shown with hidden lines; as shown, the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip 140 located behind the display portion provides a display front panel 130 with a height increase H, said height increase H adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
Finally, FIG. 18 describes yet another embodiment of the label holder 500 comprising three panels 512, 520 and 530 wherein two middle and front panels 520 and 530 respectively define a downwardly opening pocket; the front display panel 530 having a lockable bottom edge formed by a transversal panel 528.
Label 500 further includes a sign clip 540 integrally incorporated into the mounting back panel 512. The sign clip 540 comprises a throat 546. Middle panel 520 is joined on its upper edge 518 to back panel 512 and front panel 530 is joined also at its upper edge 538 to the back panel 512.
Preferably all embodiments of the label holders 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 as well as all label pockets 150 are best formed from relatively rigid but flexible thermoplastic materials. The vertical back panels 112, 212, 312, 412, and 512 and middle label panels 120, 220, 320, 420 and 520 are preferably formed from an opaque thermoplastic material. The front label panel 130, 230, 330, 430 and however, are best formed from a clear thermoplastic material so that labels are visible therethrough. The thermoplastic materials are preferably different types of polyvinylchloride (PVC). In all embodiments, the label holders 100, 200, 300, and 500 are integrally produced by being extruded in a known extrusion or co-extrusion process from the same or different thermoplastic materials.
The invention has been described with reference to several preferred embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon reading and understanding the preceding detailed description. It is intended that the invention be construed as including all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
Now referring to FIG. 15, the label holder 100 including a clip 140 is being compared to a conventional label holder 600 without a clip, the conventional label holder 600 being shown with hidden lines; as shown, the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip 140 located behind the display portion provides a display front panel 130 with a height increase H, said height increase H adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
Finally, FIG. 18 describes yet another embodiment of the label holder 500 comprising three panels 512, 520 and 530 wherein two middle and front panels 520 and 530 respectively define a downwardly opening pocket; the front display panel 530 having a lockable bottom edge formed by a transversal panel 528.
Label 500 further includes a sign clip 540 integrally incorporated into the mounting back panel 512. The sign clip 540 comprises a throat 546. Middle panel 520 is joined on its upper edge 518 to back panel 512 and front panel 530 is joined also at its upper edge 538 to the back panel 512.
Preferably all embodiments of the label holders 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 as well as all label pockets 150 are best formed from relatively rigid but flexible thermoplastic materials. The vertical back panels 112, 212, 312, 412, and 512 and middle label panels 120, 220, 320, 420 and 520 are preferably formed from an opaque thermoplastic material. The front label panel 130, 230, 330, 430 and however, are best formed from a clear thermoplastic material so that labels are visible therethrough. The thermoplastic materials are preferably different types of polyvinylchloride (PVC). In all embodiments, the label holders 100, 200, 300, and 500 are integrally produced by being extruded in a known extrusion or co-extrusion process from the same or different thermoplastic materials.
The invention has been described with reference to several preferred embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon reading and understanding the preceding detailed description. It is intended that the invention be construed as including all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
Claims (25)
1. A one-piece extruded plastic label holder, said holder comprising:
a clear front panel, a middle panel integrally joined to said front panel along bottom edges of both panels to form an upwardly opening label pocket, a back panel selectively mountable along a shelf front edge or along a vertical surface; said back panel upper portion integrally joined to said middle panel upper edge by a connecting panel, said back panel front face including a sign clip portion integrally joined to said back panel and continuously extending throughout the length thereof.
a clear front panel, a middle panel integrally joined to said front panel along bottom edges of both panels to form an upwardly opening label pocket, a back panel selectively mountable along a shelf front edge or along a vertical surface; said back panel upper portion integrally joined to said middle panel upper edge by a connecting panel, said back panel front face including a sign clip portion integrally joined to said back panel and continuously extending throughout the length thereof.
2. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein said front panel upper edge includes a forwardly projecting finger hold extending continuously throughout the length of said front panel.
3. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein the back panel sign clip has a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion of said back panel and is joined integrally with a downwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
4. The label holder according to claim 2 wherein the back panel sign clip has a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion of said back panel and is joined integrally with a downwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
5. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein the back panel sign clip portion has a forwardly projecting bottom portion extending transversely from a lower portion of said back panel and joined integrally with an upwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
6. The label holder according to claim 2 wherein the back panel sign clip portion has a forwardly projecting bottom portion extending transversely from a lower portion of said back panel and joined integrally with an upwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
7. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein said back panel back face further comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of a chemical fastener such as an adhesive layer, a magnetic layer and a hook and loop fastener.
8. The label holder according to claim 2 wherein said back panel back face further comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of a chemical fastener such as an adhesive layer, a magnetic layer and a hook and loop fastener.
9. The label holder according to claim 5 wherein said back panel back face further comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of a chemical fastener such as an adhesive layer, a magnetic layer and a hook and loop fastener.
10. The label holder according to claim 6 wherein said back panel back face further comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of a chemical fastener such as an adhesive layer, a magnetic layer and a hook and loop fastener.
11. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein the label holder is best formed of relatively rigid but flexible plastic material.
12. The label holder according to claim 2 wherein the label holder is best formed of relatively rigid but flexible plastic material.
13. The label holder according to claim 3 further comprising an auxiliary sign pocket to cooperate securely with said downwardly extending holder sign clip, said auxiliary sign pocket having a pocket opening defined between two panel edges, a first straight panel upper edge and a second folded panel upper edge, and wherein upon insertion of the auxiliary sign pocket into said sign clip, at least one of the pocket panel upper edges gets gripped into said sign clip throat and the folded panel upper edge abuts securely against the bottom lip of a C-channel shelf.
14. The label holder according to claim 5 further comprising an auxiliary sign pocket that cooperates securely with said upwardly extending sign clip, said auxiliary sign pocket having a pocket opening defined between two panels, a first straight panel and a second folded panel having an upper edge, and wherein upon insertion of the auxiliary sign pocket into said sign clip, the folded panel upper edge locks securely into said sign clip.
15. The label holder according to claim 4 wherein said clip portion is provided with a sign clip to secure tightly an auxiliary sign pocket therein, said auxiliary sign pocket having a pocket opening defined between two panel edges, a first straight panel upper edge and a second backwardly folded panel upper edge, and wherein upon insertion of the auxiliary sign pocket into said sign clip, the pocket straight panel upper edge gets gripped into said sign clip throat whilst said folded panel upper edge abuts securely against the bottom lip of a C-channel shelf.
16. The label holder according to claim 5 wherein said clip portion is provided with a sign clip to secure tightly an auxiliary sign pocket therein, said auxiliary sign pocket having a pocket opening defined between two panel edges, a first straight panel upper edge and a second backwardly folded panel upper edge, and wherein upon insertion of the auxiliary sign pocket into said sign clip, the pocket straight panel upper edge gets gripped into said sign clip throat whilst said folded panel upper edge abuts securely against the bottom lip of a C-channel shelf.
17. The label holder according to claim 6 wherein said clip portion is provided with a sign clip to secure tightly an auxiliary sign pocket therein, said auxiliary sign pocket having a pocket opening defined between two panel edges, a first straight panel upper edge and a second backwardly folded panel upper edge, and wherein upon insertion of the auxiliary sign pocket into said sign clip, the pocket straight panel upper edge gets gripped into said sign clip throat whilst said folded
18 panel upper edge abuts securely against the bottom lip of a C-channel shelf.
18. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip behind said display portion provides a front display with a height increase H, said height increase H
adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
18. The label holder according to claim 1 wherein the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip behind said display portion provides a front display with a height increase H, said height increase H
adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
19. The label holder according to claim 2 wherein the angle of the display portion resulting from the bulging effect of the sign clip behind said display portion provides a front display with a height increase H, said height increase H
adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
adapted to not reduce visibility to displayed merchandise.
20. A one-piece extruded plastic label holder, said holder comprising:
a back mounting panel, a middle panel having an upper edge integrally joined to an upper portion of said back panel, a clear front panel having an upper edge integrally joined to an upper portion of said back panel, said front panel including a bottom rearwardly projecting ridge, said middle and front panels forming a downwardly opening label pocket, said label pocket opening lockable by said bottom ridge, said back panel front face including a sign clip portion integrally joined to said back panel and continuously extending throughout the length thereof.
a back mounting panel, a middle panel having an upper edge integrally joined to an upper portion of said back panel, a clear front panel having an upper edge integrally joined to an upper portion of said back panel, said front panel including a bottom rearwardly projecting ridge, said middle and front panels forming a downwardly opening label pocket, said label pocket opening lockable by said bottom ridge, said back panel front face including a sign clip portion integrally joined to said back panel and continuously extending throughout the length thereof.
21. The label holder according to claim 20 wherein the label holder is water resistant.
22. The label holder according to claim 20 wherein the back panel sign clip has a forwardly projecting top portion extending transversely from an upper portion of said back panel and is joined integrally with a downwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
23. The label holder according to claim 20 wherein the back panel sign clip portion has a forwardly projecting bottom portion extending transversely from a lower portion of said back panel and joined integrally with an upwardly extending overlay panel spaced a short distance in front of said back panel, said overlay panel defining with said back panel an opening including a throat for gripping an auxiliary sign tag therein.
24.The label holder according to claim 20 wherein said back panel back face further comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of a chemical fastener such as an adhesive layer, a magnetic layer and a hook and loop fastener.
25.The label holder according to claim 20 wherein the label holder is best formed of relatively rigid but flexible plastic material.
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